The Health, Climate & Culture RISE Internship is a semester-long, paid opportunity for students interested in the human dimensions of climate change in Southern Arizona. As part of the Health Humanities Hub (H3), the intern will explore how environmental shifts shape health, culture, and community resilience. Students will engage in meaningful project work, collaborate with peers and mentors, and participate in ongoing learning activities that blend research, creativity, and practice.
RISE Internships
Interested in applying for a RISE Internship?
Browse through the list below to find out more information about each internship opportunity.
Review the internship description for instructions on how to apply.
RISE internship opportunities are available to both Graduate and Undergraduate students.
All RISE applicants must be active UArizona students.
Internship List
Deadline: December 19, 2025
Interns will work with PDEQ staff on projects to reach targeted community audiences. Projects will create greater awareness about environmental and air quality issues and resources and encourage individuals to take action. Specific projects will be determined in consideration of interns’ background and interests, and PDEQ’s grant-funded requirements.
Deadline: December 19, 2025
In this internship with the International Resilience Lab will provide a student with experience conducting research on international development and resilience policy and programs. This internship will support the project “Understanding the impacts of the cancellation of USAID Resilience programming in Kenya” focused on investigating the effects of US policy and programmatic change in the areas of development and humanitarian assistance.